10 Signs it Might Be Time to Divorce

Knowing when to divorce can be difficult, and it's a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. So how do you know if you should proceed? How can you be sure that this time is really it? That this time there's no turning back?

While there's no magic answer for when to get a divorce, in this excellent blog posting Cheryl and Joe Dillon list10 signs it might be time to take that next step:

1.) You're convinced that you'd be better off alone.
2.) Your needs are no longer being met.
3.) You're only staying together for the kids.
4.) You've tried counseling, but you still can't seem to come together.
5.) You're being abused.
6.) You think of your marriage as "the lesser of two evils."
7.) You no longer trust or respect your spouse.
8.) You think it's "cheaper to keep her (or him)"
9.) You're worried about what your friends or family will think.
10.) You're being unfaithful to your spouse.

At the end of the day, only you can determine if you should get a divorce. It's a personal decision that should be made with careful thought and consideration.

But if one or more of the items on this list is true for you, and you think it's time to take the next step, you owe it to yourself to learn about divorce mediation so you can keep things as peaceful as possible and do what's best for you, your spouse and your children.